52 Plants In The Wild You Can Eat

by bill - 2014-05-08 ( life / health / food / plants ) [html version] rebuild

You should NEVER eat unripe elderberries. That caution aside, this is good to know if you're ever starving or just have the munchies while wandering through your back yard! :)

"We all know our market vegetables and fruits are trusted edible species, but what about other wild plants? Here are a few common (North American) goodies that are safe to eat if you find yourself stuck in the wild… first of all, please note that you need to know with absolute certainty the identity of what you are finding and collecting as survival food. If you are not sure – leave it alone."

Read, listen or watch the rest here: 52 Plants In The Wild You Can Eat.